It will take time for Long.
>>
>> I don't expect much from him as a rookie.
>>
>> Why do I say that?
>>
>> Because I did a quick study of recent NFL history back in the
>> spring and saw that few rookie DEs have made much of an impact,
>> especially in sacking the QB. Some edge rushers, yes. But that's
>> more of a hybrid position than standard DE.
>>
>> If Long busts it loose and gets some big things done this season, I
>> will consider it a bonus. Most likely, we'll see the talent start
>> to consistently come through in his second season.
>>
>> Obviously, we'd all be happy if it happens sooner.
>>
>> But please: can we have some perspective and not overreact to
>> everything that happens now with Long?
>>
>> It was like that last summer but in an opposite way, when Carriker
>> looked pretty good in the preseason. Media and fans were
>> hyperventilating -- media and fans that I respect, too. But they
>> went nuts and built the kid up way too soon. And as we saw,
>> Carriker had to navigate a pretty difficult learning curve.
>>
>> -B

-08-11-2008

eldfan

Re: Bernie on Long

Quote "I don't expect much from him as a rookie.
>>
>> Why do I say that?
>>
>> Because I did a quick study of recent NFL history back in the
>> spring and saw that few rookie DEs have made much of an impact,
>> especially in sacking the QB. Some edge rushers, yes. But that's
>> more of a hybrid position than standard DE."

I woulder if Haslett going to put in some scheme to generate some pass rush if we can't do it with our front four. If Chris Long is on a long learning curve and with our front line only having 5.5 sacks last season. It will be hard to stop the pass.

-08-12-2008

shower beers

Re: Bernie on Long

This is pretty much expected.

Mario Williams seems to come to mind, and how everyone wanted to label him a bust, and criticize the Texans for passing on Reggie Bush.

It's best to just sit back and watch the boy play. :)

-08-12-2008

general counsel

Re: Bernie on Long

If we have a prayer of getting real pass rush this year, its based a lot more on leonard little's recovery from his injury than on the contributions of a rookie.